Program at a Glance
- Program
- Online Certificate
- College(s)
- College of Sciences
Tally it all up with Financial Mathematics
Agencies nationwide are looking for professionals with a strong grasp on the dynamics of financial markets. Knowledge of banking, investment management, venture capitalism, insurance and risk management all enhance the opportunity for success. You can set yourself apart as an asset and be prepared to take on top financial positions with UCF’s online financial mathematics graduate certificate.
Through UCF Online, you’ll explore quantitative methods, strengthen your ability to make smarter business decisions, and amplify your finance proficiency. The Mathematical Science Graduate Certificate in Financial Mathematics is designed for students who are interested in advancing their careers in public, private, and nonprofit financial-service institutions and regulatory agencies.
This certificate program can be completed entirely online, allowing you the flexibility to earn your certificate according to your schedule. Get started today and begin your journey to a more rewarding career.
Application Deadlines
- Spring
- December 1
- Summer
- April 1
- Fall
- July 1
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Course Overview
Financial Mathematics I
Explore single-period market, arbitrage, risk-neutral probability measure, market completeness, mean-variance portfolio analysis, multi-period market, binomial tree, and contingent claim pricing.
Differential Equations for Financial Mathematics
Investigate the initial value problem, terminal value problem, existence and uniqueness, Gronwall's inequality, linear system theory, parabolic PDE, elliptic PDE, basic regularity theory, maximum principle, and stability.
Optimization Theory
Explore the Lagrangian function and duality, Kuhn-Tucker' theorem, quadratic programming and Wolfe's theorem, Griffith and Stewar's method, and search methods for unconstrained optimization.
Skills You'll Learn
- Gain knowledge of mathematical finance
- Have the utility to pursue careers in financial services industry and regulatory agencies.
Career Projections
Annual Job
Openings
Job Growth
Between
2019 - 2029
Source: Lightcast™ . 2025
Career Opportunities
- Commercial Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Investment Specialist/Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Regularatory Scientist
- Senior Financial Data Analyst